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ἐγκεντρίς

ἐγκεντρίς, a sting

ἐγκεντ-ρίς, ίδος, ἡ,
  • sting, Ar. V. 427.
      • 2 goad, X. Cyn. 6.1, Pl.Com. 40; also, spur, Pherecr. 48.
      • 3 pointed stile for writing, Poll. 8.16, Aristaenet. 1.20.
      • 4 spike worn on the leg for climbing, περιθέμενον . . ἐγκεντρίδας ἀναδραμεῖν εἰς τοὺς τοίχους Arist. Fr. 84.

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